Presheaf models for constructive set theories

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Abstract

This chapter introduces new kinds of models for constructive set theories based on categories of presheaves. It concentrates on categories of classes rather than sets, following the lines of algebraic set theory. It defines a general notion of what is a categorical model for CST, and shows that categories of presheaves provide examples of such models. To do so, it considers presheaves as functors with values in a category of classes. The models introduced are a counterpart of the presheaf models for intuitionistic set theories defined by Dana Scott in the 1980s. In this work, the author has to overcome the challenges intrinsic to dealing with generalized predicative formal systems rather than impredicative ones. An application to an independence result is discussed.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFrom sets and types to topology and analysis
Subtitle of host publicationTowards practicable foundations for constructive mathematics
EditorsLaura Crosilla, Peter Schuster
PublisherOxford: Oxford University Press
Chapter4
Pages62-77
Number of pages16
ISBN (Electronic)9780191713927
ISBN (Print)9780198566519
Publication statusPublished - 6 Oct 2005

Publication series

NameOxford Logic Guides
Number48

Keywords

  • Presheaves
  • Algebraic set theory
  • intuitionistic set theory
  • independence proofs
  • Dana Scott

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